Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

$94,310
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+6% projected 2024โ€“2034

What They Do

Industrial-organizational psychologists apply psychological principles to workplace challenges, helping organizations improve employee performance, satisfaction, and overall effectiveness. They analyze how people behave in work settings and develop strategies to address issues like hiring, training, leadership development, and organizational culture. On any given day, they might design employee selection tests, conduct surveys to measure job satisfaction, facilitate team-building workshops, or analyze workflow patterns to boost productivity.

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